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Schedler Berm Removal Exposed: Was it a DEP Mandate or a Voluntary Choice? The Hidden Safety Risk Near Route 17

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NJ DEP Confirms Schedler Berm Removal Was NOT Mandated—Village Chose Full Removal Due to Contamination, But What About Route 17 Safety?

The Schedler Berm Controversy: Mandate, Contamination, or Field Expansion?

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Ridgewood NJ, the ongoing project to remove the large earthen berm at the Schedler property in Ridgewood, NJ, has been framed by the Village as a necessary action. For months, the public was told that the removal of the structure—which would allow for a larger athletic field—was a direct DEP requirement.

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Dreaming of a White Hanukkah? Snow Predicted to Dust Bergen County Twice This Week!

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Bergen County Snow Alert! Will Fresh Powder Stick for Hanukkah Sundown This Sunday?

Ridgewood NJ, Winter Weather Returns: Two Snow Chances for Ridgewood and Bergen County

Ridgewood NJ, get your shovels ready (just in case)! Forecasters are predicting not one, but two chances for snow in Bergen County, New Jersey, this week, raising the possibility of a picturesque start to the holiday season and the Jewish festival of Hanukkah.

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Schedler Berm Mystery Solved: Was the Ridgewood Removal a DEP Mandate? Here’s the Chemical Truth

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Net Result of Removal of Toxic Schedler Berm is a larger playing field

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The Schedler Berm: A Tale of Chemical Contamination in Ridgewood

Ridgewood N J, The removal of the large berm at the Schedler property in Ridgewood, NJ, has been a topic of intense local discussion. Was this costly and visible project simply to make room for a larger athletic field, as some residents believe? Or was the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP) involved due to environmental concerns?

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A Legacy of Service: Ridgewood Remembers DPW Worker Ronald Fisher, 30 Years After Tragic On-Duty Death

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Mentorship and Tragedy: How One Fatal 1995 Accident Shaped Safety and Leadership in the Ridgewood DPW

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Keeping the Memory Alive: The 1995 Accident That Changed Ridgewood’s DPW

Ridgewood NJ, thirty years ago, on November 7, 1995, the Village of Ridgewood lost one of its own in a tragic on-duty accident. Sanitation worker Ronald Fisher, 37, a Paterson resident who had worked for the Department of Public Works (DPW) for just two years, was killed while collecting trash on Godwin Avenue when a driver, blinded by sun glare, rammed into the sanitation truck.

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Minnesota’s $250 Million Fraud Scandal: Assimilation and Oversight Failures Under the Microscope

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Somali Fraud Scandal Exposes Massive $250 Million Oversight Failure in Minnesota; Expert Cites Lack of Assimilation and “Racial Guilt” as Key Factors

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The Anatomy of a Scandal: Hundreds of Millions Siphoned in Minnesota

Minnesota, is currently embroiled in one of the largest social-services fraud scandals in U.S. history. Federal prosecutors have uncovered what they call “schemes stacked upon schemes” by certain non-profits that allegedly siphoned an estimated $250 million (the official number cited in federal documents, though some estimates are higher) from taxpayer-funded programs, primarily child-nutrition and Medicaid housing funds.

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Inside the Cartel War Zone: Drug Smugglers Speak to The Wall Street Journal and Confirm Our Worst Fears

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WSJ Interviews Narco-Smugglers: Their Terrifying Motto is “Deliver or Die” and U.S. Destruction Won’t Stop Them

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Washington DC, the Unvarnished Truth Behind the Billion-Dollar Maritime Drug Trade.  A chilling report from The Wall Street Journal has pulled back the curtain on the clandestine, high-stakes world of maritime drug trafficking, confirming what U.S. law enforcement has long asserted: these are not “simple fishermen.” The individuals piloting the 40-foot narco-boats now being intercepted and destroyed at sea are professional, militarized operators of a colossal trafficking machine.

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ALUMNI SQUARE UNVEILED: Help Ridgewood High School Build a Lasting Legacy and Honor Fallen Classmates

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RHS Alumni Association Launches Capital Campaign to Transform Campus and Uphold “Tradition of Excellence”

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Ridgewood NJ, this holiday season, the Ridgewood High School Alumni Association is calling upon its graduates and community members to support its most ambitious project yet: the creation of Alumni Square. Unveiled during Homecoming Weekend, this new outdoor gathering space is designed to beautify the campus, enhance learning, and serve as a dedicated place for remembrance.

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FREE PARKING VICTORY! Westwood Downtown Makes 10-Minute “Grab and Go” Permanent Feature

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Experiment Becomes Exclusive Zone: Council Extends Program to Combat Restaurant Parking Demand

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Westwood NJ, great news for quick shoppers and hungry commuters in Westwood! What started as a trial run to ease downtown parking woes has been deemed a massive success, leading the Borough Council to establish the 10-minute free “Grab and Go” parking program as a permanent feature of the Central Business District.

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HOLIDAY MAGIC! Ridgewood Downtown for the Holidays Lights Up the Night with Touching Tribute

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54-Foot Christmas Tree Dedicated to Ridgewood Guild Founder Tony Damiano Marks “Greatest Night of the Year”

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Ridgewood NJ, the Central Business District of Ridgewood officially transformed into a sparkling winter wonderland last night for the annual “Downtown for the Holidays” celebration! Despite the cold weather, massive crowds gathered for the spectacular event, culminating in a deeply emotional tree lighting ceremony that honored a beloved community leader.

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FBI, Police Takedown: Hackensack Shooting Suspect Tries to Flee, Rams Cop Car in Dramatic Arrest

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Violent Crime Task Force Nabs Man Wanted for 2024 Shooting; Faces Assault on Officer Charge

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Hackensack NJ, a joint law enforcement operation in Hackensack has resulted in the dramatic arrest of a local man wanted in connection with a shooting last year. Authorities say the suspect compounded his charges when he attempted a desperate escape, ramming a police vehicle and resisting arrest.

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RIDGEWOOD CHIMNEY FIRE ALERT: Overloaded Fireplace Sparks Late Morning Emergency on Glenwood Road

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Quick Action by Ridgewood and Wyckoff Firefighters Prevents Major Damage to Single-Family Home

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Ridgewood NJ, a quiet Friday morning in Ridgewood was briefly disrupted by a residential chimney fire in the 100 block of Glenwood Road. The incident, reported late this morning (December 5, 2025), brought a rapid, coordinated response from local and mutual aid fire departments, ensuring the blaze was quickly contained with only minor damage reported.

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Long-Awaited Kingsbridge Pedestrian Bridge is FINALLY Open to Ridgewood Public!

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Restored Walkway Saga Concludes as Village Council Celebrates Reopening and Restores Vital Community Link

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Ridgewood NJ, the years-long closure of a critical Ridgewood footpath is officially over! The Kingsbridge Lane Pedestrian Bridge has been fully reinstalled and is now open to the public, marking a major triumph for local infrastructure and the residents who championed its restoration.

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D‍owntown for the Holidays is happening TODAY – 6:00 to 9:00 pm, with the tree lighting taking place at 6:45 pm!

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Village of Ridgewood Christmas Lighting and Celebration !

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Ridgewood NJ, here’s what you need to know about street closures and parking for the evening’s festivities. Streets indicated in red on the map will be closed from 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

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RED CUP REBELLION EXPANDS: NJ Starbucks Baristas Join Massive Strike; Will Your Caramel Macchiato Be Served?

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Four New Jersey Stores Picket in Record-Breaking Starbucks Workers United Labor Action

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Ridgewood NJ, The nationwide labor dispute at Starbucks reached a new peak this week as baristas from four New Jersey locations joined the ongoing “Red Cup Rebellion.” This action marks day 22 of the longest unfair labor practice strike in the coffee giant’s history, significantly escalating the tension between the company and Starbucks Workers United (SWU).

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Gottheimer Unveils Bipartisan “Porch Pirates Act” to Make Package Theft a Federal Crime

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On Cyber Monday, NJ Congressman Takes Aim at Thieves Who Stole 104 Million Packages Nationwide This Year

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Ridgewood NJ, as online holiday shopping hits record highs, the threat of “Porch Pirates” is escalating. This Cyber Monday, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced the introduction of the bipartisan Porch Pirates Act, a major legislative push to crack down on package theft by making it a federal crime regardless of the carrier.1

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